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Finnish inheritance tax calculator
Enter your inheritance share and your relationship to the deceased, and the calculator estimates the Finnish inheritance tax using Verohallinto's official tax table. The result is an indicative estimate.
Your own share of the estate in euros. Example: if the estate is worth €150,000 and there are three heirs, your share is €50,000.
You are in tax class 1 (closest relatives), where the tax is lower.
This calculator gives an indicative estimate of the inheritance tax. It does not account for every deduction, such as the usufruct (hallintaoikeus) deduction, and does not replace Verohallinto's inheritance tax decision.
Who belongs to which tax class?
Tax class 1 – closest relatives (lower tax)
- Spouse or registered partner
- Child, grandchild and other heirs in the direct descending line
- Parent, grandparent and other relatives in the direct ascending line
- Adopted children and parents, on the same footing as biological relatives
Tax class 2 – other than closest relatives (higher tax)
- Siblings and their descendants
- Aunts and uncles
- Cousins
- Other relatives and people outside the family, for example friends
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How inheritance tax is calculated
Inheritance tax depends on the value of your share and your tax class. No tax is due on a share below €30,000 (the 2025 threshold was €20,000). If the share is €30,000 or more, the tax is calculated on the whole value using the inheritance tax table. The tax-free amount is not deducted separately — it is already built into the table.
Inheritance tax classes
Heirs are divided into two tax classes by their relationship to the deceased. Tax class 1 covers the spouse, children, grandchildren, parents and grandparents, with lower rates. Tax class 2 covers siblings, other relatives and people outside the family, with higher rates.
Spouse and minor deductions
The deceased's spouse may deduct a €90,000 spouse deduction from their share. A child or grandchild under 18 who is the closest heir receives a €60,000 minor deduction. The calculator applies the deduction before calculating the tax. A deduction cannot exceed the value of the share.
What the calculator does not include
The calculator gives a base estimate from the value of the share. It does not account for the usufruct (hallintaoikeus) deduction, business-succession relief, gifts received within three years, or advancements. These can change the final tax. Verohallinto confirms the inheritance tax in its decision.
Frequently asked questions
Who determines the value of my inheritance share?
The estate inventory deed (perukirja) and any will determine the size of the share each heir is taxed on. The share is calculated from the estate's assets after debts and costs are deducted.
When is no inheritance tax due?
When your share is below €30,000 (below €20,000 in 2025). The spouse or minor deduction can also bring the taxable share below the threshold, in which case no tax is charged.
Is the calculator's result binding?
No. The result is an indicative estimate. Verohallinto confirms the final inheritance tax in its decision, which also accounts for any other applicable deductions.
Source
Read more about inheritance tax
This calculator provides general information, not legal or tax advice. The final amount of inheritance tax is confirmed by Verohallinto. Check your own situation with the Tax Administration.
Reviewed July 10, 2026